Monthly Archives: August 2018

Fan-Favorite Nutty Puzzle Game Scheduled for Release on August 16 Los Angeles, CA – August 2, 2018 – Videogame publisher Rising Star Games announced today that Red’s Kingdom will release digitally in the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch system on August 16, across the globe. Developed by multi award-winning studio Cobra Mobile, Red’s Kingdom is a single-player adventure puzzle game for all ages. Mad King Mac has kidnapped your father and stolen your golden nut! Solve puzzles and battle goons as you explore and battle your way through the kingdom. Discover hidden treasure, collect nuts, solve cunning environmental puzzles and unlock special powers which allow you to explore deeper into the vast game world. You’ll explore amazing and unique areas where there’s always something new to discover. Watch the Red’s Kingdom trailer HERE: Red’s Kingdom Features: Touch screen control support in handheld mode on Nintendo Switch Colorful single-player adventure with clever puzzles to solve A vast kingdom to […]

Console and PC Racers Can Take to the Tracks, Walls, Ceilings, and Rocks on November 6th Watford, England – August 2, 2018 – Wired Productions Ltd., a leading independent video games publisher, and developer Caged Element Inc. today announce that GRIP: Combat Racing – a ferociously fast, futuristic arcade combat racer – will speed onto the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch™ and Windows PC via Steam® on November 6, 2018. Racers who pre-order through GameStop in the US will receive the exclusive Nyvoss Hex Paint Kit; the Vortex Rim Pack; and five pre-order exclusive vehicle decals. “We’re getting pretty excited as we near the finish line on GRIP,” said Chris Mallinson, Game Director. “ It’s been surreal to see this passion project evolve into the intense combat racing experience that players will soon be able to dive into.” GRIP: Combat […]

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account. Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older […]

CIRCLE Entertainment and Flyhigh Works are delighted to announce that SubaraCity will launch on the Nintendo Switch eShop on 9th August; that includes North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. This charming puzzle experience will cost just $5.00USD / €5,00 / £4.49. SubaraCity on Nintendo Switch offers a new twist for puzzle game fans, combining careful planning with relaxing gameplay. You’re not just matching blocks, but you’re city building at the same time! Check out their trailer to see how this works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IQTLrpmqI4 On Nintendo Switch the game can be played on the TV with the controller, or you can even play in portable mode and use touch controls. The buildings on the blocks can be combined into larger, and special, buildings. It’s a simple rule but there are hidden complexities, and as the years pass each move plays an important role. Your decisions will determine the city’s future – […]

New Appointee Will Also Serve on Atlus U.S.A., Inc Board IRVINE, Calif. – August 1, 2018 – SEGA of America (SOA) and Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced the appointment of Ian Curran as SOA’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President, effective August 1, 2018. In his role, Ian will be responsible for utilizing all resources available to maximize the profitability of the publishing and Sonic business units within the Americas and EMEA, serving also on the board of Atlus U.S.A., Inc. He will report directly to the CEO of SEGA West, Tatsuyuki Miyazaki and will work with employees in SEGA’s offices located in Irvine, Burbank and London. “My thanks and gratitude to Mr. Miyazaki and the entire company leadership for this opportunity to lead our operations and executions in the Americas and EMEA. I appreciate all of the incredible efforts Mr. Hiraoka has made to lay the groundwork for our […]

WROCLAW, Poland – Aug. 1, 2018 – WORLD OF HORROR, the unsettling cosmic horror retro RPG from Panstasz and Ysbryd Games, weaves its dreadful tale on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Steam for Windows, Mac and Linux in 2019. It will be available for hands-on demos at PAX West, taking place Aug. 31 – Sept. 3 in Seattle, Washington, in booth 6808. The Old Gods are reawakening, clawing their way back into a world that’s spiraling into a mysterious madness. In a small, seaside town of Japan, the population’s sanity is dwindling and otherworldly, grotesque creatures terrorize those who call the place home. It’s the end of the world and the only solution is to confront the terror reigning over the apocalypse. Navigate this hellish, roguelite reality through turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with the events of a playthrough by building a deck of event cards to discover different outcomes for your battles […]

What is “The Inner World” and who the Peck is Robert? Headup announces both installments of the The Inner World series to come to Nintendo Switch™ on August 3rd. Owners of Nintendo’s portable console can finally accompany our beloved hero Robert and his friends on his two journeys across the enchanting world of Asposia. But what to expect from the game? And who the Peck is Robert? Wait, Peck? What’s a Peck? Just check out the new Features & Robert Trailer to learn more about it: Both games -below their very fun and innocent surface- focus on serious topics like fascism, racism and fanatic politics, or question ruthless religious leaders. In times like ours, it seems fitting to play games like these. So, playing The Inner World can make the world a better place! About The Inner World Asposia is a mysterious world. Surrounded by the endless soil and against all laws of physics, Asposia is located in an […]

Staffordshire, UK – 1st August 2018 – Lightwood Games has announced the latest add-on packs for Pic-a-Pix Deluxe, their popular picture puzzle game for Nintendo Switch. Pic-a-Pix Deluxe is the only picross game for Nintendo Switch to include touch screen controls, a four player multiplayer mode and regular monthly content updates. August will see the release of five new packs of puzzles as low-price downloadable content on the Nintendo eShop. On August 2nd, Classic Puzzles 8 adds another 60 familiar black-and-white picross puzzles to the game. Pic-a-Pix Deluxe is best known for its full colour puzzles and there will be even more content available on August 16th with the release of three additional packs in a choice of sizes. For casual players, Small Puzzles 8 includes 45 puzzles using only 10×10 and 15×15 grids. For the more adventurous, Large Puzzles 8 contains 30 puzzles at the 15×20 and 20×20 sizes. […]

Bridgend, UK, 1st August 2018 – Wales Interactive are proud to announce Moonfall Ultimate — a 2D side-scrolling, action-RPG by developers Fishcow Studio. The entirely hand-painted beat ’em up is coming to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam on 4th September, with the Xbox One release on 5th September. Watch the trailer: Set in an industrial gothic universe, you’ll hack, slash and cast your way through a treacherous hand-painted world in solo, 2-player couch co-op or endless arcade mode! Choose your class and upgrade your gear with metroidvania-style exploration and a focus on strategic real-time combat. Discover a story of The Empire, a once small kingdom now under threat from so-called Savages. They hunt a mysterious element known as Lunarium which resides in The Empire and you, a dauntless recruit, must protect the land at the front line. Beautifully hand-painted 2D graphics full of detail and dark atmospherics. Play the Campaign or Endless […]